Remember that "air fryer" is the worst possible name for a countertop convection oven, and they make a lot more sense.
We use [ours](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BXX69K4?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) almost every day.
I have a Ninja too. I think its DT201. Got a great price like 3 years ago when it was on sale at Kohls and they used to accept coupons for named brands
I think they only come with one basket. I did buy a second one but its not OEM and I had to bend the handle a bit to make it work. Did you buy a second one from Ninja ?
I've always wanted to try a dedicated air fryer though
When our airfryer died we were looking at new options, our toaster oven was an unreliable portal to hell that would take 10 mins of things being cold, then the portal would open and burn everything in 30 seconds. it was amazing really.
We opted to replace both with a Ninja airfry oven - [https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-DT201-Countertop-Convection-Dehydrate/dp/B08BXX69K4?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-DT201-Countertop-Convection-Dehydrate/dp/B08BXX69K4?th=1)
While a larger countertop appliance, it has easily become the most used appliance in our kitchen, family of 4 with 1 child.
It airfrys well and you can cook for 5 easily. Full sized 9x13 bakeware will fit so long as the pans dont have large protruding handles. Convection baking and roasting work very well. For a quick bake of something in the summer it heats up faster and cools down quicker than the full sized oven.
For toasting it is exceptional with separate settings for toast or bagels. The broiler is hotter than the sun on high.
For overall use it is a very capable appliance to replace two others you may currently have.
I like my Ninja oven and air fryer combo for its versatility and speed of cooking - plus the results I'm getting on everything coming out of it are outstanding imo. Roasted a whole stuffed chicken last week as well as cooking scratch made pizza. Outstanding!!
The ninja 10-in-1 is pretty great (convection oven, airfryer, reheats, toasts bread, etc), it folds up when not in use so doesn't take up too much space and can fit a standard frozen pizza. We use it everyday probably 2x, from toast to reheating, to airfrying veggies. It has a removable drip tray, so kind of easy to clean that at least, but it will get pretty "seasoned" after a lot of use. I kind of gave up on keeping it sparkly clean. We've had it for 2 years now, hopefully it lasts at least a few years more.
Having used both (i transitioned from a basket style to an oven style), the optimal use case varies wildly. My current air fryer in an oven style Ninja 10-in-1 XL Pro.
Pros for basket style:
Quick meals that need little prep. More accessories you can buy (e.g. silicone mats). Good for 2-3 people at max per usage. Takes less time to preheat due to smaller volume. generates less heat. Smaller table footprint vs oven-style. From my personal knowledge, basket styles cook a little hotter than what's actually programmed.
Downsides for basket style:
Harder to clean - more nooks and crannies to reach. Also material is usually a very thin metal coated in nonstick surface. Uses less electricity per meal vs an oven type BUT cooks in smaller portions. Cannot cook larger things like whole chicken.
Pros for oven style:
Trays/racks are much easier to clean. Can cook larger things like a very small turkey. Uses more electricity per operation due to bigger volume, but this can be a blessing if you utilize this to food prep for the rest of the week. It also features a ton of other features compared to a standalone basket air fryer. Easily cooks for a family of 4-5. Amazing for friends gatherings and small parties.
Downsides for oven-style:
Huge footprint on the table. You can use it to cook a one-person meal but feels like a waste. Takes slightly longer to pre-heat.
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